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Worthington Steel EMBA graduates and current students gather for an event at Fisher.
August 21, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Investing in leadership: Fisher’s EMBA and Worthington Steel

Fisher’s Executive MBA (EMBA) takes a vested interest in the development of future business leaders. See how the program’s hands-on approach to analytical strategies, change management principles and global perspectives is changing the way companies like Worthington Steel do business.
Michael Gold and Future Fans co-founder Mike Schroder at a Crew soccer game with their daughters
August 8, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Michael Gold: Educating and empowering future sports fans

Educating the next generation of sports fans is the driving force behind alumnus Michael Gold’s (MBA ’12) latest venture. Learn more about his entrepreneurial playbook – a flexible mindset, teamwork and discipline – and how lessons learned at Fisher are helping young children understand the complexities of sports such as football and soccer.
Ensuring a safe laboratory today for better outcomes tomorrow
July 30, 2024
The Ohio State University

Ensuring a safe laboratory today for better outcomes tomorrow

What does operational excellence look like? For alumna Jenna Dickerson (MBOE '20), it's ensuring that, as the Laboratory Safety Program Manager for Ohio State's Environmental Health and Safety, the 2,900 labs across the university's campus are safe places for research, learning and teaching.
Rising Stars: Meet Jenna Weiner of C.H. Robinson
July 11, 2024
Supply Chain 24/7

Rising Stars: Meet Jenna Weiner of C.H. Robinson

Alumna Jenna Weiner (BSBA '17) reflects on her time as a Fisher student, what drew her to the logistics industry and how a pivotal internship helped propel her into a successful career at C.H. Robinson.
Anthony Monaco with the Moshi Primary School special education teachers at the grand opening of the Special Needs Education Center
June 26, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Beyond borders: Anthony Monaco’s dedication to bringing education to the autistic

For Anthony Monaco (BSBA ’88), traveling the world eventually led to a deeper mission: ensuring that children receive quality education. Through his nonprofit Autism Beyond Borders, Monaco is helping children, their teachers and families get the sensory-related support, enrichment and coaching necessary for students to succeed.
Ally Pesta wearing a tan jumpsuit in front of a salmon-colored background.
June 12, 2024
The Ohio State Alumni Magazine

Three Ohio State alumni helping people feel and do better

Buckeyes do good all around the world, and Fisher alumna Ally Pesta (BSBA '18), Keshawn Harper and Rick Milenthal are helping others by focusing their efforts on topics such as body image, kids, and anti-suicide efforts.
Land-Grant Brewing founders Adam Benner and Walt Keys smile looking at Benner's phone during a eclipse-related gathering at the brewery.
June 12, 2024
The Ohio State University Alumni Magazine

Meet two craft-beer brew masters with Ohio State roots

Land-Grant Brewing founders Adam Benner (BSBA '06) and Walt Keys are Buckeye pals making a business brimming with college-like fun. Check out how they brought that fun and enthusiasm to thousands of customers during the spring's total solar eclipse.
Graduate Noah Wheeler with his father and grandfather.
May 17, 2024
The Ohio State University

Ohio State grad Noah Wheeler among three generations of MBAs from Fisher

Recent Ohio State graduate Noah Wheeler represents the third generation in his family to earn an MBA from Fisher. Discover how his father’s and grandfather’s professional success influenced his decision to earn his degree from Fisher and helped pave the way for his future in business.
Students at Ohio State's 2024 Commencement at Ohio Stadium.
May 8, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Fisher and Ohio State communities celebrate the Class of 2024

See how Fisher and Ohio State celebrated the accomplishments and the professional potential of the Class of 2024 graduates, including more than 2,000 Business Buckeyes.
Link to a story about new graduate Justen Turner.
May 1, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Lights, camera, action: Justen Turner (BSBA '24)

Justen Turner has turned a childhood passion into a promising career as a young entrepreneur and filmmaker. Explore Turner’s path to and through Ohio State ― and what the future holds for the Class of 2024 graduate.
Dublin native publishes book after interviewing 1,000 strangers across the country
April 24, 2024
NBC4

Dublin native publishes book after interviewing 1,000 strangers across the country

Learn about the product of Imran Nuri's (BSBA '20) newest project, a self-published book highlighting photos and advice from 1,000 strangers he met during a 48-state road trip across the U.S.
Robert Sanders in his SDG office
February 5, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Brick by brick: Robert Sanders brings a unique perspective to redevelopment

A curious mind and a desire to help his community led Robert Sanders (BSBA ’00) to a career focused on rebuilding Cincinnati’s urban core through collaboration, creating stability and providing economic opportunities. His real estate company ― with its unique and wholistic perspective to redevelopment ― is bringing communities together.
Michael VanPutte enjoys time in the sun.
January 8, 2024
Fisher College of Business

A life of service leads back to Ohio State

The advice of a legendary rock band, an iconic football coach and a few business mentors have shaped Michael VanPutte’s (BSBA ’88) path as a pioneering researcher, a U.S. servicemember during times of disasters and — most recently — as an educator and mentor to the next generation of Buckeyes.
Fashion designer, Ohio State alum Mety Choa returns to campus to speak to students
December 21, 2023
The Ohio State University

Fashion designer, Ohio State alum Mety Choa returns to campus to speak to students

Fashion designer Mety Choa, a Fisher alumna, discussed her creative process with students in fashion-related majors and reflected on the value that her marketing degree has brought her and her brand.
Portrait of Lindsey Michaelis
December 15, 2023
Fisher College of Business

Behind the scenes: Lindsey Michaelis helps employees be their best

Leading, advocating and encouraging others has helped Lindsey Michaels (BSBA ’10) embark on a successful career in human resources at Nestlé for the past 13 years — a path she says she owes to Fisher and Ohio State.
Class of 2023 Graduate Aiden Benyarku sits in the 0 of the By the Numbers on campus
December 4, 2023
Fisher College of Business

Decoding technology and business: Aiden Benyarku

What do zeroes and ones mean for the Class of 2023’s Aiden Benyarku? As a soon-to-be product manager at Microsoft, those digits are the foundation of a promising career path that began at Fisher.
Susan Allen visits the Taj Mahal.
November 7, 2023
Fisher College of Business

Susan Allen has major determination

Gaining an education, leadership skills, traveling the world and serving her country motivated Susan Allen (BSBA ’74) to join the U.S. Army. Discover how this determined Ohio State graduate ascended to the rank of major, started a second career as a lawyer and is giving back to current Buckeyes who share her interest in business and global experiences.
Jordan Renda
October 23, 2023
Fisher College of Business

The business of bringing art to life: Jordan Renda

Imagine a surreal landscape of science fiction and fantasy — a fungus that hums, mutant fish, alien flora, giant moths — where you become part of the story. Now meet Fisher grad Jordan Renda (BSBA ’15), the entrepreneur and former haunted house creator bringing this art to life.
Prateeksha Prabhakar creating designs on her computer in a design lab
September 15, 2023
Fisher College of Business

Sustainably in vogue: Prateeksha Prabhakar

A passion for fashion and the environment drives Prateeksha Prabhakar’s desire to create sustainable clothing solutions. Discover how the third-year student is making her mark in the fashion industry and plans to continue to turn the runway green.
Caterinna Sampe Baesse portrait outdoors along the ocean
September 14, 2023
Fisher College of Business

Fueling recovery following disasters: Caterinna Sampe Baesse

Whether starting and growing her own petroleum business or providing valuable services following natural disasters in Puerto Rico, Caterinna Sampe Baesse (MLHR ’10) has put to use skills she learned as a graduate student at Fisher. Meet the alumna who has emerged as one of the few female leaders in the energy industry in the Caribbean.
Chad Zipfel mentoring students
August 16, 2023
The Ohio State University Alumni Magazine

How five campus mentors approach sharing their wisdom

“Mentoring is in my nature,” says Chad Zipfel. Learn more about why the senior lecturer in finance enjoys giving back to tomorrow's business leaders.
Richard Castellano sailing his yacht.
August 14, 2023
Fisher College of Business

Sailing the open seas: Richard Castellano makes yachting his business

Richard Castellano (BSBA ’82) turned to business to fulfill his lifelong dream of leading large companies, traveling the world and eventually becoming an entrepreneur. He shares how his Ohio State experience — and an early pivot in his education — provided him with the foundation for a successful career that led to his “perfect” retirement on the sea.
Song Qi poses at the Continental Group headquarters.
July 10, 2023
Fisher College of Business

A global perspective on manufacturing: Song Qi

Adapting to different business cultures, economic drivers and customer needs guides Song Qi’s (MBA ’99) business success as an international executive. See how he’s broken barriers and what he’s learned as a manager of a global manufacturing team.
Imran Nuri with his 50-year-old camera on his "Advice from America" road trip.
June 14, 2023
Fisher College of Business

Snapshot of an entrepreneur

Imran Nuri (BSBA ’20) set out on a 15,000-mile road trip to find the meaning of life and himself. In the process, he laid the foundation for his newest entrepreneurial venture, “Advice from America,” a published collection of advice and guidance from complete strangers.
Raven Tiem
May 11, 2023
Fisher College of Business

Science, technology and advocacy: Raven Tiem

A passion for diversity, advocacy and changing the world for the better have guided Raven Tiem’s (MAcc ’17) purpose-driven career. She discusses her career change from accounting to technology and what prepared her to forge new paths leading diverse teams, creating new apps and helping find treatments for cancer.

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